2/22/2013 |
A's embrace yoga as a part of daily workoutOnce Bob Melvin wraps up his media session each morning, the A's manager joins his players on the field for their daily yoga session. It's a new trend in A's camp this year, one that provides significant benefits in terms of breathing, flexibility and injury prevention.

2/22/2013 |
'Stress-free' Posada enjoying life as retireeJorge Posada likes the idea of being a part-time instructor and enjoys the process of teaching young catchers, but he doesn't have any interest in getting back into baseball in any full-time capacity right now.

2/22/2013 |
Gio says recent tests have come back cleanGio Gonzalez revealed that he took blood and urine tests two days after the Miami New Times linked him to Anthony Bosch, who reportedly supplied PEDs to professional athletes. Gonzalez says he received word from the Major League Baseball Players Association that the results from those tests were negatives.

2/22/2013 |
O's to honor Weaver before spring openerThe Orioles will hold a moment of silence and air a video tribute for former manager Earl Weaver, who passed away in January, prior to the start of Saturday's Spring Training opener against the Twins at 1:05 p.m. ET.

2/22/2013 |
Jeter gradually ramping up spring workoutsOn the eve of the Yankees' first Grapefruit League game, Derek Jeter provided a brief update on his progress as he works his way back from offseason surgery on his left ankle.

2/22/2013 |
Girardi sets travel roster for Grapefruit openerThe Yankees have set their travel roster for Saturday's Grapefruit League opener, against the Braves in Lake Buena Vista. As manager Joe Girardi said on Thursday, the starting lineup will include first baseman Mark Teixeira, second baseman Robinson Cano and infielder Eduardo Nunez behind starter David Phelps.

2/22/2013 |
Nationals' depth separates them from the packIf there's anything that indicates how far the Nationals have climbed in standing, it's the collection of role players and organizational depth general manager Mike Rizzo and the franchise have built over the last few years.

2/22/2013 |
Longoria could return to camp this weekendRays manager Joe Maddon hasn't spoken directly with Evan Longoria since the birth of Longoria's daughter Wednesday night, but it sounds like Longoria could be rejoining the club sometime this weekend.

2/22/2013 |
Baseball's return rekindles fond memoriesThe arrival of a new baseball season brings to mind cherished family memories, and the love for a game that has only intensified as the years have clipped past.

2/22/2013 |
Maddon wants 'good energy' in early spring gamesIt's a long camp and a long exhibition schedule. But heading into the Grapefruit League games, Rays manager Joe Maddon hopes to see a consistent energy level from his club, even with so many players due to depart for the World Baseball Classic.

2/22/2013 |
Kemp, Crawford unlikely to play until early MarchDodgers Manager Don Mattingly said March 1 is a very rough target date for Matt Kemp to get into games coming off left shoulder surgery. Carl Crawford will likely be later than that as he returns from Tommy John elbow reconstruction.

2/22/2013 |
Taiwan scouts pose as umps to scout KoreaFour advance scouts for Taiwan reportedly sneaked into one of South Korea's practice games by posing as umpire trainees, according to South Korean news agency Yonhap News.

2/22/2013 |
Bucs hope Alvarez takes ownership of cleanup spotWhen the Pirates bus Saturday morning to Port Charlotte to engage the Tampa Bay Rays in their Grapefruit League opener, it will be the first preview of their new look. It will not, however, offer a first look at what manager Clint Hurdle is hoping becomes a fixture: Pedro Alvarez in the cleanup spot, as the centerpiece of a deep lineup.

2/22/2013 |
Angels to skip starting rotation members until MarchJerome Williams (at home against the Cubs) and Brad Mills (in Scottsdale against the Giants) will start each of the split-squad games that will open up the Angels' Cactus League schedule on Saturday. Don't expect to see any of the five rotation members until March 1.

2/22/2013 |
Carp excited for fresh start with Red SoxFew things are more demoralizing than getting designated for assignment just before the start of camp -- which was Mike Carp's plight a couple of weeks back.

2/22/2013 |
Papelbon explains 'lack of leadership' commentsOn Friday, Jonathan Papelbon discussed the Phillies' lack of leadership in the clubhouse last season. He told The Morning Call in Allentown, Pa., earlier this week that "since I've been here I haven't seen any leadership." He expounded on that comment before an intrasquad game at Bright House Field.

2/22/2013 |
Astros hope to bring Bagwell back to organizationWhile Roger Clemens has taken a more prominent role in the organization as a special assistant to general manager Jeff Luhnow and Craig Biggio remains active with the team, the club is hoping to one day get Jeff Bagwell back in the fold.

2/22/2013 |
Descalso's first priority is winning job at secondThere is an outside expectation that the Cardinals' decision on a second baseman will come down to whether the organization prioritizes defensive stability or offensive potential at the position.